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Treasures of the Faith, Part 5: Nemo dat quod non habet

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In this installment of Treasures of the Faith, I’d like to continue looking at some of our great […]

March 30, 2020 Articles, Uncategorized

The Angelus: How to pray it and the connection with the Annunciation

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Did you know that in the Angelus prayer we are celebrating the Annunciation every day? The words recount […]

March 25, 2020 Articles, Uncategorized

Treasures of the Faith, Part 4: Age quod agis

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In this installment of Treasures of the Faith, I begin looking at some of our great Latin maxims, starting with “age quod agis,” a saying that is full of practical wisdom!

March 25, 2020 Articles, Uncategorized

St. Francis and the Eucharist

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Among the lessons we can glean from St. Francis of Assisi, his devotion to Christ in the Eucharist […]

January 15, 2020 Articles, Uncategorized

Epiphany, Mary, & the Eucharist: A Brief Meditation

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“I AM the living bread which came down from Heaven. If any man eat of this bread, he […]

January 5, 2020 Articles, Uncategorized

The First Christmas Creche: St. Francis of Assisi & Devotion to the Nativity of Jesus

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Especially during the Advent and Christmas seasons, nothing sets the Christian heart on fire with love of God […]

December 22, 2019 Articles, Uncategorized

Treasures of the Faith, Part 3: St. Anselm on the Sublime Purity of the Virgin Mary, as a Segue to the Definition of the Immaculate Conception

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The beautiful quote from St. Anselm on Mary’s sublime purity, used by Bl. John Duns Scotus to arrive at the understanding and defense of Immaculate Conception.

December 8, 2019 Articles, Uncategorized

Thanksgiving: The Importance and Blessedness of Gratitude

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G. K. Chesterton wrote, “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” Thanksgiving is the proper response of all sentient creatures to their Creator. Mixed with trust in God and forgiveness of neighbor, gratitude provides for us a key to Christian happiness and a foretaste of the everlasting joys of Heaven.

November 27, 2019 Articles, Uncategorized

Treasures of the Faith, Part 2: Pondus Meum, Amor Meus

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“Pondus meum, amor meus.” That simple, yet profound statement by St. Augustine of Hippo, the Great Saint, Father, and Doctor of the church, points directly to the very meaning of- and key to our existence.

November 22, 2019 Articles, Uncategorized

Treasures of the Faith, Part 1: Put On the Lord Jesus Christ

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In the Latin writings of the great Saint and Doctor of the Church, Bernardine of Siena, is found the following gem. I have provided first for you the text of Roman 13:10-14, and then his commentary which I have translated. I hope that it is as fruitful for your meditation and inspiration as it is for me.

November 14, 2019 Articles, Uncategorized

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